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Trump cuts millions in grants for predominantly Black institutions, diverts funds to HBCUs

The Trump administration has diverted hundreds of millions of dollars away from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), which include predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) of higher learning, to increase funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While the move is seemingly great for HBCUs, MSI-designated colleges and universities that educate millions of Black, Hispanic, Asian and Native Americans will lose critical funding. Last week, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that the Department of Education was cutting $350 million in grants to MSIs, […]

todaySeptember 16, 2025 2

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‘Whatever means is necessary’: Trump grants ICE agents ‘total authorization’ to defend against ‘THUGS’

President Donald Trump gave his backing to ICE and other federal law enforcement agents to defend themselves by “whatever means is necessary” against who he called “THUGS.” Following his visit to Texas, where he toured flood damage sites, Trump claimed to have witnessed anti-ICE protesters “throwing rocks and bricks” at officers driving in marked vehicles. “Tremendous damage was done to these brand new vehicles. I know for a fact that these Officers are having a hard time with allowing this […]

todayJuly 14, 2025 1

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Trump cuts to federal grants will make Black communities less safe and prosperous, experts warn

Black communities and leaders who are working to keep them safe and prosperous are reeling from a stream of funding cuts issued by the Trump administration in recent days. The cuts, part of President Donald Trump‘s aim to significantly reduce the size and scope of the federal government’s more than $6 trillion spending budget, have included the elimination of billions of dollars in grant funding programs created to reduce community gun violence in Black and Brown communities, and even develop […]

todayMay 5, 2025

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Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump‘s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington and left the White House scrambling to explain what […]

todayJanuary 29, 2025

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money. The order from U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan came minutes before the funding freeze was scheduled to go into effect. It lasts until Monday afternoon and applies […]

todayJanuary 28, 2025 2

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Educational Advancement – Scholarships and Grants for Black Students

With the rising costs of education, scholarships and grants tailored for Black students are more crucial than ever in facilitating your academic journey. These financial resources not only alleviate the burden of tuition fees but also empower you to reach your educational goals without accumulating overwhelming debt. In this post, you will discover a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities specifically designed to support Black students in achieving educational advancement and exploring pathways to success.Understanding Scholarships and Grants The pursuit […]

todayAugust 7, 2024

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Biden administration grants Louisiana power to approve carbon capture wells

The Biden administration is handing Louisiana regulators new power to attract and approve carbon capture projects at a time when the state’s influential energy sector wants to make the Gulf Coast a hub for the rapidly expanding industry. Louisiana will be able to issue permits for wells that store carbon dioxide, a critical component of carbon capture and removal technology. In all but two other states, the Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for permitting. Proponents of the change say it will speed […]

todayDecember 29, 2023 1